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Hand Tools SWMS

Hand Tools SWMS

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Product Overview

This SWMS covers the selection, inspection, use, maintenance and storage of hand tools, air tools and portable power tools. It supports work planning and risk management by addressing tool condition, workpiece control, manual strain, flying fragments, noise and repeated use.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

  • Plan the task and set up the work area
  • Select and inspect suitable tools and protective equipment
  • Set up bench work and secure workpieces
  • Fasten bolts and screws
  • Use crowbars and levers
  • Carry out hammer and chisel work
  • Cut with blades
  • Use shovels and hoes
  • Operate air tools
  • Operate portable power tools
  • Repair and maintain tools
  • Manage repetitive use and pack down the work area

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out work with hand tools.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity Potential Hazards
Pre-start planning
  • Unidentified work hazards
  • Unauthorised access
  • Poor lighting
  • Incompatible work activities
Select suitable tools
  • Tool failure
  • Incorrect tool use
  • Flying fragments
  • Hand injury
Inspect tools and PPE
  • Damaged tool components
  • Detached handles
  • Electric shock
  • Eye injury
Set up bench work
  • Workpiece movement
  • Pinch points
  • Tool ejection
  • Poor posture
Fasten bolts and screws
  • Hand slips
  • Over-torque
  • Stored energy release
  • Falling tools
Use crowbars and levers
  • Sudden load movement
  • Crowbar slip
  • Crush injury
  • Musculoskeletal strain
  • Stored energy release
Hammer and chisel work
  • Flying metal fragments
  • Struck-by hammer
  • Chisel slip
  • Noise
  • Hand-arm vibration
Cut with blades
  • Lacerations
  • Blade snap-back
  • Sharp offcuts
  • Flying fragments
  • Uncontrolled workpiece
Use shovels and hoes
  • Back strain
  • Shoulder strain
  • Struck-by tool
  • Foot injury
  • Uneven ground
Operate air tools
  • Hose whip
  • High-pressure injection
  • Noise
  • Tool kickback
  • Flying debris
Operate portable power tools
  • Electric shock
  • Entanglement
  • Kickback
  • Noise
  • Dust exposure
Repair and maintain tools
  • Unexpected energisation
  • Sharp edges
  • Stored pressure
  • Chemical exposure
  • Incorrect reassembly
Manage repetitive tool use
  • Repetitive strain
  • Hand-arm vibration
  • Grip fatigue
  • Heat stress
  • Reduced concentration
Pack down and sign off
  • Sharp waste
  • Trips and slips
  • Unsecured tools
  • Residual hazards

Need to add specific site requirements?

Use the BlueSafe Portal to tailor this SWMS with site-specific details, job steps, hazards, controls and responsibilities before work starts.

Acceptance Guaranteed: If your client or principal requests changes during document review, BlueSafe will help revise the document at no extra cost and support resubmission until it is accepted.

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

  • Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
  • Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks.
  • Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace; use tools only for their designed purpose, maintain them and follow manufacturer safety information.
  • Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks; assess force, repetitive movement, awkward posture, duration and vibration exposure.
  • Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work; manage exposure against 85 dB(A) LAeq,8h and 140 dB(C) LC,peak.
  • Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace and AS/NZS 3012:2019 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites, where portable electrical tools are used.
  • AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection—Eye and face protectors for occupational applications; AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics—Hearing protectors; AS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment—Safety footwear.
  • AS/NZS 60900 Live working—Hand tools for use up to 1,000 V AC and 1,500 V DC, where insulated tools are specifically required. Model laws and model Codes are guidance unless adopted or otherwise given legal effect in the relevant jurisdiction.
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
  • Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
  • Initial and residual risk ratings
  • Assigned responsible persons for each job step
  • Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
  • Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
  • Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections

Suitable for Industries

Building and ConstructionManufacturing and ProductionCarpentry and JoineryMetal Fabrication and WeldingHandyman and Property MaintenanceAutomotive and MechanicalShopfitting and Cabinet Making

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